King meets Mikati, says Jordan stands with Lebanon

• His Majesty stresses Jordan’s readiness to support Lebanese people, mitigate impact of ongoing war on them
• King says Jordan is working in coordination with Arab, key international actors to end Israeli war on Lebanon

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday stressed that Jordan stands with Lebanon and its sovereignty, security, and stability.

During a meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty stressed Jordan’s readiness to support the Lebanese people and mitigate the impact of the ongoing war on them, according to a Royal Court statement.

At the meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the King said Jordan is working in coordination with Arab and key international actors to put a stop to the Israeli war on Lebanon.

The King warned that the continuation and expansion of the Israeli war on Lebanon would lead to a regional war with grave consequences.

For his part, Mikati thanked His Majesty for Jordan’s support for Lebanon at all times, especially efforts to stop the Israeli war on Lebanon.

The Lebanese caretaker prime minister expressed appreciation for the relief Jordan delivers to aid those displaced by the war.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh attended the meeting.